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EQT is an independent natural gas production company. It focuses its operations in the cores of the Marcellus and Utica shales, located in the Appalachian Basin in the Eastern United States. Its main customers include marketers, utilities, and industrial operators in the Appalachian Basin. The company has three reportable segments in production, gathering, and the transmission segment, which is now an operated joint venture with Blackstone. All the firm's operating revenue is generated in the US, with most revenue flowing from the Marcellus Shale field and through the sale of natural gas.

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In the latest quarter, 19 analysts provided ratings for EQT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for EQT, revealing an average target of $56.0, a high estimate of $73.00, and a low estimate of $35.00. Marking an increase of 9.46%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $51.16. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743512420_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The standing of EQT among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Nitin Kumar</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devin McDermott</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Scialla</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Gruber</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arun Jayaram</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lear</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Silverstein</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arun Jayaram</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Silverstein</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Umang Choudhary</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lear</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cameron Bean</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jean Ann Salisbury</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Hanold</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lloyd Byrne</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arun Jayaram</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to EQT. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of EQT compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of EQT's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of EQT's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Get to Know EQT Better</h2>
EQT is an independent natural gas production company. It focuses its operations in the cores of the Marcellus and Utica shales, located in the Appalachian Basin in the Eastern United States. Its main customers include marketers, utilities, and industrial operators in the Appalachian Basin. The company has three reportable segments in production, gathering, and the transmission segment, which is now an operated joint venture with Blackstone. All the firm's operating revenue is generated in the US, with most revenue flowing from the Marcellus Shale field and through the sale of natural gas.
<h3>EQT's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization: Boasting an elevated market capitalization, the company surpasses industry averages. This signals substantial size and strong market recognition.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining EQT's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 31.87% as of 31 December, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Net Margin: EQT's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 23.14% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 2.04%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.05%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: EQT's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.45.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Mizuho analyst Nitin Kumar maintains EQT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $57 to $60.

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Morgan Stanley analyst Devin McDermott maintains EQT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $63 to $67.

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Also, in February, the portfolio&nbsp;returned&nbsp;-2.3% on an NAV basis, underperforming the MSCI World Index (-0.7%) and the S&amp;P 500<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/03/44384767/dan-loebs-portfolio-feels-the-strain-as-tesla-amazon-pge-lose-ground" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Index (-1.3%) for the month</a>.
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Wireless Telecommunication Services firm Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDS#NYSE">TDS</a>) stock rocketed around 137% in the past year compared to the Invesco S&amp;P SmallCap Utilities &amp; Communication Services ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSCU#NASDAQ">PSCU</a>), with growth of 15.86% and closest peer T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>), which witnessed an increase of 60.74% in the same time frame.
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The investor held 3,750,000 shares&nbsp;as&nbsp;of CNK the fourth quarter of 2024, a significant reduction from 7,000,000 shares as of the third quarter of 2024.
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EQT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 12.42% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 23.45%. Currently, EQT has a market capitalization of $31.63 billion. 
Buying $100 In EQT: If an investor had bought $100 of EQT stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $2,411.14 today based on a price of $52.95 for EQT at the time of writing.
<h3>EQT's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning EQT Stock In The Last 15 Years

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on EQT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with EQT, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for EQT.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 37% bullish and 62%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $86,400, and 7, calls, for a total amount of $389,620.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $50.0 to $60.0 for EQT over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for EQT options trades today is 3447.0 with a total volume of 2,630.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for EQT's big money trades within a strike price range of $50.0 to $60.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>EQT Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742408150_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EQT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.85</td>
<td>$10.8</td>
<td>$10.8</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$86.4K</td>
<td>448</td>
<td align="right">80</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EQT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$72.0K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td align="right">813</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EQT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$71.0K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td align="right">511</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EQT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$71.0K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td align="right">311</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EQT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$5.55</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.55</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$68.8K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td align="right">141</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About EQT</h3>
EQT is an independent natural gas production company. It focuses its operations in the cores of the Marcellus and Utica shales, located in the Appalachian Basin in the Eastern United States. Its main customers include marketers, utilities, and industrial operators in the Appalachian Basin. The company has three reportable segments in production, gathering, and the transmission segment, which is now an operated joint venture with Blackstone. All the firm's operating revenue is generated in the US, with most revenue flowing from the Marcellus Shale field and through the sale of natural gas.
<h3>Where Is EQT Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,856,609, the price of EQT is up 1.12% at $53.15. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 34 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On EQT</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $58.6.
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&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Overweight rating on EQT, maintaining a target price of $58. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Overweight rating on EQT, maintaining a target price of $58. 
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&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on EQT, which currently sits at a price target of $60. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Stephens &amp; Co. upgraded its action to Overweight with a price target of $59. 
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Wells Fargo analyst Roger Read maintains EQT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $53 to $58.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on EQT, Raises Price Target to $58

Oil prices tumbled Tuesday afternoon as traders reacted to President Donald Trump&#8216;s call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which laid the groundwork for a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ukraine">potential ceasefire in Ukraine. </a>
The West Texas Intermediate light crude, tracked by the United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>), fell over 1% to $67 a barrel, reversing earlier session gains and snapping a two-day winning streak. 
Energy stocks, which on Monday had posted their best two-day streak since October 2022, took a breather as the market digested the geopolitical developments.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What Was Discussed In the Trump-Putin Call?</h3>
According to a White House readout, Trump and Putin agreed to an immediate halt on attacks targeting Russian and Ukrainian energy and infrastructure sites for 30 days. Additionally, they outlined plans for negotiations in the Middle East to establish a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea.
Trump, in a post on Truth Social, described the call as "very good and productive," adding that "many elements of a Contract for Peace were discussed." He indicated that both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy "would like to see an end of the hostility. 
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&mdash; Trump Posts on &#120143; (@trump_repost) <a href="https://twitter.com/trump_repost/status/1902070296246669480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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&#8220;We agreed to an immediate ceasefire on all energy and infrastructure, with an understanding that we will work quickly towards a complete ceasefire and, ultimately, an end to this very horrible war,&#8221; Trump wrote.
Putin, according to Russian sources, said that any resolution must be "comprehensive, sustainable, and long-term" while addressing Russia's security concerns. The Kremlin also stated that stopping foreign military aid to Ukraine is a key condition for de-escalation.
&#8220;The key condition for preventing escalation and pursuing a diplomatic resolution is the complete cessation of foreign military assistance and intelligence-sharing with Kyiv,&#8221; the Russian statement read.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How Energy Stocks Reacted</h3>
Energy stocks that had posted their strongest two-day rally since October 2022 paused their advance. 
The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) traded flat by 3:00 p.m. ET, though it remains up over 5% year-to-date, making it the best-performing S&amp;P 500 sector.
Among key oil equities, Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) slipped 0.2%, while Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) edged 0.7% higher. 
Meanwhile, natural gas stocks outperformed, with EQT Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) and Antero Resources Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AR#NYSE">AR</a>) climbing 2% and 3%, respectively. Antero extended its winning streak to seven consecutive sessions. 
U.S. natural gas prices at the Henry Hub facility rose 0.9% to $4.095 per million British thermal units.
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Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Mike Scialla upgrades EQT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raises the price target from $41 to $59.

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Stephens & Co. Upgrades EQT to Overweight, Raises Price Target to $59

Citigroup analyst Scott Gruber maintains EQT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $51 to $60.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on EQT, Raises Price Target to $60

EQT's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) short percent of float has risen 21.3% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 20.26 million shares sold short, which is 4.1% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.87 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>EQT Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742225416_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for EQT has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing EQT's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, EQT's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.62%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>) shares surged premarket on Friday after the company disclosed a deal yesterday to sell all of its Fiber segment<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/g44316056/crown-castle-announces-agreement-to-sell-fiber-segment-to-eqt-and-zayo-reports-fourth-quarter-and-" rel="noreferrer noopener"> and announced quarterly results</a>.
Fiber Segment Asset Sale: The company inked a deal to sell its Fiber segment, including supporting assets and personnel, for $8.5 billion.
In particular, EQT Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) will acquire the small cells business, while DigitalBridge Group, Inc.&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBRG#NYSE">DBRG</a>) Zayo will take over the fiber solutions division.
Crown Castle plans to use the proceeds to repay debt and fund a $3.0 billion share repurchase program, aiming to maintain its investment-grade credit rating.
The company expects to reduce its annualized dividend to around $4.25 per share starting in the second quarter of FY25.
After the transaction closes, Crown Castle plans to set its annualized dividend at approximately 75% to 80% of AFFO, excluding amortization of prepaid rent.
Crown Castle expects to grow its annualized dividend in line with the growth in AFFO per share, excluding amortization of prepaid rent, following the transaction&#8217;s completion.
With this acquisition, Zayo expects to enhance its network by adding approximately 90,000 route miles of fiber, boosting its total reach <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/b44316602/digitalbridge-portfolio-company-zayo-to-acquire-crown-castles-fiber-solutions-business-in-4-25-bil" rel="noreferrer noopener">to over 70,000 on-net locations.</a>
Alexander Greenbaum, Partner and Head of EQT&#8217;s Active Core Infrastructure Advisory team, said, &#8220;This investment is a natural fit within EQT Active Core Infrastructure&#8217;s strategy &#8211; investing behind long-term contracted, core infrastructure <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44317066/eqt-to-acquire-crown-castles-small-cells-solutions-business" rel="noreferrer noopener">assets with strong growth potential.</a>&#8221;&nbsp;
The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, pending regulatory approvals. As of December 31, 2024, EQT&#8217;s cash and cash <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/n43798363/eqt-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-results-and-provides-2025-guidance" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">equivalent stood at $202.1 million</a>.
Fourth Quarter&nbsp;Results: Crown Castle reported fourth-quarter FFO of $1.80, slightly missing the $1.81 estimate, while sales came in at $1.65 billion, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">exceeding the $1.64 billion estimate</a>.
Site rental revenue remained broadly flat year over year at $1.60 billion. Adjusted EBITDA declined slightly to $1.04 billion from $1.08 billion in prior year quarter.
As of December 31,&nbsp;2024, Crown Castle&#8217;s cash and cash equivalent stood at $295 million.
FY25 Outlook: Crown Castle expects AFFO <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">per share of $4.06 &#8211; $4.17</a>. The company sees site rental revenue of $3.987 billion &#8211; $4.032 billion, site rental billings of $3.885 billion &#8211; $3.915 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $2.755 billion &#8211; $2.805 billion.
Steven Moskowitz, Chief Executive Officer of Crown Castle, said, &#8221;In 2025, we expect a consistent level of activity with organic growth&nbsp;of 4.5% in towers, excluding the impact of Sprint consolidation churn, and anticipate lease and amendment applications to increase year-over-year as our customers continue to add capacity to their 5G networks to meet the persistent growth in mobile data demand in the U.S.&#8221;
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estate ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IDGT#NYSE">IDGT</a>) and Global X Data Center &amp; Digital Infrastructure ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DTCR#NASDAQ">DTCR</a>).
Price Action: CCI shares are up 6.24% at $101.02 premarket at the last check Friday.
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EQT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) has been analyzed by 15 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated EQT and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $54.47, accompanied by a high estimate of $73.00 and a low estimate of $35.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 8.23% increase from the previous average price target of $50.33.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741899618_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
The standing of EQT among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Arun Jayaram</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lear</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Silverstein</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arun Jayaram</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Silverstein</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Umang Choudhary</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lear</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cameron Bean</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jean Ann Salisbury</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Hanold</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lloyd Byrne</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arun Jayaram</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nitin Kumar</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to EQT. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of EQT compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of EQT's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of EQT's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind EQT</h2>
EQT is an independent natural gas production company. It focuses its operations in the cores of the Marcellus and Utica shales, located in the Appalachian Basin in the Eastern United States. Its main customers include marketers, utilities, and industrial operators in the Appalachian Basin. The company has three reportable segments in production, gathering, and the transmission segment, which is now an operated joint venture with Blackstone. All the firm's operating revenue is generated in the US, with most revenue flowing from the Marcellus Shale field and through the sale of natural gas.
<h3>EQT's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization: Boasting an elevated market capitalization, the company surpasses industry averages. This signals substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, EQT showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 31.87% as of 31 December, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Energy sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: EQT's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 23.14%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 2.04%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): EQT's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.05%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: EQT's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.45, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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What Analysts Are Saying About EQT Stock

Continues Significant Investments in Critical Fiber Infrastructure to Facilitate AI Future and Support Reindustrialization of the United States
Transaction to Add Significant, Complementary Scale to Better Support Enterprise Customers in Key Metro Areas Across the United States
Zayo, a leading communications infrastructure provider backed by DigitalBridge and EQT, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Crown Castle's Fiber Solutions business in a transaction valuing the business at approximately $4.25 billion.
This acquisition advances Zayo's strategic focus on investing in the critical fiber infrastructure that will support the growth of artificial intelligence (AI) across the United States and drive economic acceleration, allowing enterprises to scale, compete and thrive in an increasingly digital world. Crown Castle's complementary metro-focused fiber assets extend Zayo's reach into strategically important geographies and will work hand-in-hand with the company's existing long-haul networks to connect data centers across the country, enabling mission-critical connectivity in cities and rural communities nationwide. With the Crown Castle assets, Zayo will provide enterprises with improved access to the networks that power cloud computing and AI, adding approximately 90,000 route miles of fiber to Zayo's network and increasing its overall reach to more than 70,000 on-net locations.
By strengtheningthe United States' fiber foundation, this transaction will look to drive efficiencies, unlock opportunities in new and growing AI corridors and create the resilient digital infrastructure necessary for the nation's sustained economic and technological leadership. Zayo has spent more than $20 billion over the past five years on fiber infrastructure across the country and intends to continue investing billions in expanding the AI ecosystem in the United States through a robust fiber broadband solutions buildout, supporting the country's role as a global leader in AI.

Zayo, Backed By DigitalBridge And EQT Announces It Has Entered Into A Definitive Agreement To Acquire Crown Castle's Fiber Solutions Business In A Transaction Valuing The Business At ~$4.25B

JP Morgan analyst Arun Jayaram maintains EQT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $58 to $60.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on EQT, Raises Price Target to $60

Wall Street is leaning <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/natural-gas">into natural gas</a> while pumping the brakes on oil. 
JPMorgan's latest energy sector update signals a shift in the landscape, driven by growing U.S. gas demand and a looming oil glut in 2025. 
Analyst Arun Jayaram and his team have crunched the numbers, revising forecasts and adjusting ratings accordingly. They&#8217;ve upgraded Range Resources Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RRC#NYSE">RRC</a>) and downgraded Vermilion Energy Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VET#NYSE">VET</a>) as gas stocks catch fire and oil stocks face headwinds.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Natural Gas: The New Favorite</h2>
JPMorgan is doubling down on natural gas, citing three major secular tailwinds:
<ol start="1">
<li>LNG Boom – The U.S. is ramping up LNG export capacity, set to increase by 11 Bcf/d by 2030, keeping demand strong.</li>
<li>Electrification Surge – AI-driven power consumption is skyrocketing, with U.S. gas turbine orders up 147% year-over-year.</li>
<li>Coal-to-Gas Shift – More utilities are pivoting to natural gas as a cleaner alternative to coal.</li>
</ol>
With these factors in play, JPMorgan sees long-term natural gas prices above $3.50 per MMBtu, potentially reaching $4.00+ in 2025-2026 to stimulate necessary supply growth. The firm's top picks in the sector remain Antero Resources Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AR#NYSE">AR</a>), EQT Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) and Excelerate Energy Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXE#NYSE">EXE</a>) &#8211; stocks that have yet to fully reflect the bullish gas price outlook.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Oil's Not-So-Slick Future</h2>
On the flip side, oil is in for a rougher ride. JPMorgan's commodity team, led by Natasha Kaneva, expects the market to shift from a balanced 2024 to a 1.3 million barrels per day (MMBo/d) surplus in 2025, as non-OPEC+ production surges from Brazil, Guyana and Norway.
Adding to the pressure, OPEC+ is set to bring more barrels back into the market starting in April, just as global demand growth slows. The team forecasts Brent crude prices ending 2025 below $70 per barrel, a bearish signal for oil stocks. As a result, JPMorgan is trimming its EBITDA estimates for oil companies by 2% in 2025 and 10% in 2026, with its oil coverage group seeing a 17% drop in net asset value-based price targets.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">RRC Up, VET Down</h2>
With this backdrop, JPMorgan has moved Range Resources to Neutral from Underweight, citing a more reasonable valuation and the company's shift toward production growth in 2026. 
Meanwhile, Vermilion Energy gets the downgrade to Underweight, reflecting concerns over valuation and lower-than-expected earnings projections.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Takeaway For Investors</h2>
The energy market is at an inflection point, with natural gas equities emerging as the better bet. 
With LNG demand booming, AI-driven power needs soaring and coal-to-gas switching in full swing, gas stocks could still have more room to run.
Meanwhile, oil investors should brace for volatility as the supply glut builds. JPMorgan's positioning? Bullish on gas, cautious on oil and keeping a close watch on the shifting energy tides.
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Results of Early Participation in Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations for EQM Midstream Partners, LP Notes

Early Results of EQT Corporation's and EQM Midstream Partners, LP's Tender Offers and Consent Solicitation

EQT Announces Pricing of Tender Offer for 3.900% Senior Notes due 2027

EQT Announces Extension of Expiration Date for Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations and Waiver of Consent Threshold Condition

EQT Corporation Announces Expiration and Final Results of Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations for EQM Midstream Partners, LP Notes

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